OverviewLocated just off Highway 501 and about a 10-minute drive to Myrtle Beach's city centre, the Days Inn Myrtle Beach is suitable for car travellers who require a hotel with an outdoor pool, a free breakfast and easy highway access.
This hotel has 140 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering one king or two double beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker and a hair dryer. Microwaves and mini-fridges are available upon request.
Wheelchair-accessible rooms are also available, and pets are permitted for an additional $15 per pet, per night. Smoking and non-smoking room types are both available.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, a business centre, meeting/conference space, a games room, barbecue facilities, guest laundry and free on-site parking. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and guests of the hotel receive a 15% discount.
Bob Evans Restaurant is about a 1-minute drive or 12-minute walk from the hotel, while Broadway at the Beach is a 7-minute drive away. Myrtle Beach Speedway is roughly a 6-minute drive away, and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) can be found 10 minutes away by car. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets permitted for $15/pet/night, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: August 3, 2013)
The GoodGuest reviews consulted for this analysis had positive responses to the hotel's location, staff and rooms.
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's location, describing it as easy to get to, and close to attractions, the beach, highway access and Broadway at the Beach.
The hotel's staff were the source of several compliments by reviewers. They were characterized as friendly, pleasant, responsive and helpful with directions and suggestions.
Some guests were satisfied with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean and well maintained, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that several reviewers had complaints about their rooms (see below).
The Bad
Of the guest reviews consulted for this analysis, negative responses were sometimes shown towards the hotel's rooms.
While some reviewers described their rooms as clean and comfortable, several guests were disappointed with their accommodations. They described them as poorly equipped, and reported old and broken fixtures, worn decor and carpets, noisy air-conditioning units, musty smells and cigarette odours, a broken phone, worn bedding, a broken TV and some cleaning issues.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 2.7 out of 5 with a 55% recommendation rate from 339 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 2.6 out of 5 from 221 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #192 of 224 Myrtle Beach hotels with an average rating of 2 out of 5 from 115 reviews.
The author called the hotel on August 3, 2013 to verify some information.